# Manuganu vs SpongeBob

The clearest difference is price: Manuganu at $0.99 against SpongeBob's $10.99. Manuganu also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (83% vs 54%). SpongeBob's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (239 vs 14). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Manuganu costs $0.99 and SpongeBob $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Manuganu holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpongeBob has 239 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Manuganu's written reviews are positive against 54% of SpongeBob's.

Manuganu ships an update every 26 months, SpongeBob every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manuganu | SpongeBob |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $10.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manuganu/id623959333/reviews)** | [4.0 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spongebob-the-cosmic-shake/id6445992619/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **239** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 54.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #196 | **#97** |
| Size | 165 MB | 1.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ALPER SARIKAYA](https://appshunter.io/developer/505100606) | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) |

## What reviewers say

### Manuganu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manuganu/id623959333)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Experience pure action in this 3D side-scroller running game. Control a boy through 30 unique levels, featuring platforming challenges, rope climbing, and a unique "Halt feature" to avoid obstacles. Collect coins and medallions across diverse environments.

**Highlights:** Platforming Actions, 30 Unique Levels, Halt Feature, Rope Climbing Mode, Alternate Paths, 3D Graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SpongeBob

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spongebob-the-cosmic-shake/id6445992619)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Paid · Casual, #168 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a cosmic adventure as SpongeBob, using wish-granting tears to navigate bizarre Wishworlds. Master platforming skills, collect unique costumes, and explore diverse realms filled with familiar characters and original music.

**Highlights:** Platforming skills, 30+ F.U.N.tastic costumes, 7 distinct Wishworlds, Buddy movie banter, Original voice actors, New soundtrack

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent graphics and animations
- 💡 Variety of costumes and outfits
- 🎨 Vibrant and colorful visuals
- 🎯 Faithful to the SpongeBob universe

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🕹️ Unresponsive or glitchy controls
- 💾 Inconsistent or lost save progress
- 🕰️ Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during boss fights and level transitions
- Invisible objects and glitchy environments
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Inconsistent checkpoint activation

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Implement different gameplay speeds
- Improve save/load functionality
- Optimize performance for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manuganu free?

Manuganu costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SpongeBob free?

SpongeBob costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Manuganu or SpongeBob?

Manuganu is rated higher. Manuganu averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while SpongeBob averages 4.0 from 239 ratings.

### Do Manuganu or SpongeBob have ads?

Neither Manuganu nor SpongeBob shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Manuganu or SpongeBob?

Manuganu ships an update every 26 months, and SpongeBob every 4 weeks. Most recently, Manuganu was updated on November 1, 2026 and SpongeBob on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Manuganu or SpongeBob?

Manuganu currently peaks at #196 in the App Store charts, and SpongeBob at #97. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*